We Want To Believe

<p>Join us each week while we re-watch the X-Files and discuss the science and culture behind each episode and how much we still love Mulder and Scully (spoiler: a lot).</p>

91 - Why Fungus?

Liz and Helen discuss "El Mundo Gira," along with the Mothman's favorite album, spurious correlations, and the exciting reveal of El Chupacabra's birthday. Plus, the match-up of Tooms vs Boggs!πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

12-02
47:18

90 - Birthday Bogs

Helen and Liz discuss "Paper Hearts," along with bog people, midnight vacuum cleaner investigations, and if the Mad Hatter is a serial killer. They also discuss the match-up of The Gargoyle vs the Peacock Family. Plus, a special guest pops in at the end!πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

11-25
55:08

89 - Your Finest Shiv, Please

Liz and Helen discuss "Terma," along with the Paddock v Incanto showdown, words to describe muscles, and the beloved tea-steeping scene.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

11-18
44:22

88 - Brian's Wrong!

Helen and Liz talk about the episode "Tunguska," along with this week's Villians Bracket match-up, DPO vs. the Eve clones. Plus, diplomatic kangaroos, name-based small-scale revenge, and the obvious fact Liz had been missing until last week.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

11-11
53:30

REVIEW DAY - It's All Coming Back to Me

We are shifting our schedule so new episodes will come out on Tuesdays. While you wait for next Tuesday's episode, enjoy this rerun from all the way back in 2022, discussing the episode "Eve" from Season 1 of the X-Files.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

11-07
51:25

87 - Celebratory Fluke Noises

Liz and Helen discuss "Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man," along with the first match-up in their X-Files villains bracket: Robert Patrick Modell vs the Flukeman. Plus, writing advice, spy likelihoods, and the realization that CSM should just go to therapy for his daddy issues instead of assassinating so many people.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

10-31
01:04:16

86 - Fish Pay Attention to the Moon?

Helen and Liz discuss the X-Files episode "Sanguinarium," along with a salmon costume, all the five-sided shapes, poor tattoo decisions, and an obscure Catholic holiday. Plus, we're kicking off our X-Files Villains Tournament! Next week we'll discuss the first match-up, Pusher vs Flukeman, so let us know your thoughts now!πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

10-24
50:12

85 - Actually, Blame Paul McCartney Himself

Helen and Liz discuss "The Field Where I Died," along with emo goldendoodles, a spooky mermaid book recommendation, and the intolerable rice cooker monologue. Plus, a fan theory suggests Liz and Helen harbor a dark secret. Maybe we're hiding in plain sight? Finally, sorry Zach!πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

10-17
51:28

84 - Wondering When the Spiders Come In

Welcome Brazilian listeners?? Liz and Helen discuss "Unruhe," along with an update to Book Corner, a crucial dog name correction, and the use of teeth as a disguise.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

10-10
55:34

83 - Squeeze, with Pan Flutes

Helen and Liz discuss the X-files episode "Teliko," along with Liz's expectations for the locations of paperbacks and Helen's eventual discovery of the green glass chicken! Plus, another episode of Smart Sister, Dumb Sister.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

10-03
47:14

82 - Have you learned NOTHING??

Liz and Helen discuss "Home," the all-time scariest episode of the X-Files. Plus, other stuff! Definitely other stuff! Look, Liz is still recovering from knee surgery and cannot remember a damn thing right now...πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

09-26
01:14:08

81 - Green Glass Chicken

We're back! Season 4 begins! Helen and Liz discuss the X-Files episode episode "Herrenvolk," along with other stuff Liz can't remember cuz she had knee surgery yesterday and is currently taking oxycodone as she types this.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

09-19
53:28

Summer Rerun: The Brain Suck

SUMMER RERUN: Helen and Liz discuss "Soft Light," plus unicorns made of dark matter, coatimundis ruining the vibe, and two separate occasions of drunk science education.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

08-29
01:03:11

Summer Rerun: Mars! (Episode 50)

SUMMER RERUN: 50th episode special: All about Mars! With guest Matt Siegler. Plus, space cocktails, the best type of fake dirt, and vegemite.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

08-15
01:10:29

Summer Rerun: Name Helen's Dog (Episode 48)

SUMMER RERUN: Helen and Liz discuss "The Calusari," and Helen is filled with righteous anger. Plus, the search for gluten-free samosas, why the TSA stops Helen and not Liz, and the Fluke Man's identity.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

08-01
01:06:31

80 - Bonus! Helen and Liz in Munich

We're in Munich, and we have updates! Goldhorn, ShipGoo001, and a lack of space algae. Plus, a surprise for Helen about the summer reruns. Also, Liz edited this episode; don't blame Zach.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

07-25
26:23

Summer Rerun: A Violent Suitcase-Throwing Machine (Episode 66)

SUMMER RERUN: Helen and Liz talk with author Mallory Marlowe about her 2024 paranormal romance, Love and Other Conspiracies, along with "War of the Coprophages," a demonic horse statue, unsettling candy bar analogies, and jazz hands. And, yes, Liz continues talking about "Muskrat Love."πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

07-18
01:01:17

Summer Rerun: Liz Repeatedly Screams (Episode 45)

SUMMER RERUN: Liz and Helen very briefly discuss "Fearful Symmetry," but mostly it's time to talk about "Agent of Chaos," the young adult novel about a teenage Mulder, which came out in 2017. Also, recommendations for shorts, bone arrows, and a video game Liz is NOT okay with.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

07-04
56:33

Summer Rerun: Chicago! (Episode 55)

SUMMER RERUN: Helen and Liz hit the road! A trip to the famously haunted Drake Hotel in Chicago involves the typical nonsense, including blocking the closet door with a chair-ironing-board-shelf-cushion combo, deciding who we'd most like to be haunted by, and Liz swearing at Chicago traffic.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

06-20
59:44

Summer Rerun: Where's Nebraska? (Episode 39)

SUMMER RERUN: Liz and Helen discuss the episode "Aubrey," the Mysterious Ghost, werewolf lights, bone identification, and the one person/mouse allowed to call someone "Little Sister." Plus, some struggles with geography.πŸ’šπŸ‘½πŸ’šπŸ›ΈπŸ’šFind more info about Helen and Liz at our podcast website: wewanttobelievepod.comFollow us on Instagram: @WeWanttoBelievePodEmail us with your questions, thoughts, or your own spooky X-files-style stories here: wewanttobelievepod@gmail.comBuy Liz's young adult novel, Mighty Millie Novak, anywhere you buy books, or start here: elizabeth-holden.com/millie.html

06-06
01:05:47

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